Thursday, November 12, 2026

Tag: Oxfam

Big Oil cashes in on Iran war as drivers face soaring...

While Americans confront the highest fuel prices in years after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran disrupted global oil markets, fossil fuel giants are reporting surging profits, expanding stock buybacks, and prioritizing shareholder payouts over increased production.

War-fueled oil profits deepen what critics call an obscene transfer of...

As TotalEnergies and BP post surging profits tied to oil price shocks from the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, critics warn that fossil fuel giants are once again converting geopolitical crisis into shareholder windfalls while households absorb the economic pain.

Global elite gain $33.9 trillion as poverty fight collapses, Oxfam warns...

A decade after world leaders pledged to end inequality and poverty, the richest 1 percent have captured explosive wealth while development goals fall dangerously off track.

Hundreds of thousands march in red to encircle the Hague and...

With Gaza’s death toll surpassing 55,000, Dutch protesters form a human “red line” around the International Court of Justice, calling for sanctions on Israel and a decisive end to the war.

‘Grotesque spectacle’: CEO pay skyrockets 50% as worker wages stagnate

Oxfam analysis reveals global CEOs now earn 56 times more than average workers as corporate profits surge and economic inequality deepens on International Workers’ Day.

Gaza’s tragic toll: Over 20,000 dead amidst starvation and war

In the shadow of conflict: exploring the dire human cost of war in Gaza.

Oxfam reveals how rich nations are helping for-profit health industry exploit...

Development finance institutions run by wealthy countries have fueled "a free-for-all of private greed over public good," the humanitarian group shows in a new report.

‘This is an emergency’: Oxfam says rich nations’ $100 billion climate...

“Time is running out for rich nations to build trust and deliver on their unmet target.”

Trump cuts funds for World Health Org as Oxfam warns pandemic...

Oxfam America said the cuts slash “any hopes for the responsible international cooperation and solidarity that is critical to save lives and restore the global economy.”

Climate change forces 20 million people to flee each year, Oxfam...

At the U.N. climate talks in Madrid, environmental and development groups are pushing to establish a fund to help countries already reeling from climate change.

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The real Dem bombshell – the new coalition’s breakthrough fusion of agendas and values

“The times, they are a-changin’ and progressive Dems, new and old, lead the redemption of America.”
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Blue Tsunami, Meet the Senate Filibuster

Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2027, but ending debate on a bill still takes 60 votes.

The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.
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House moves to vote on impeaching Hegseth over Iran war, boat strikes

Rep. Thomas Massie's eight articles allege at least 243 deaths in strikes on suspected drug boats, and impeachment would need three Republican votes.